Providing the missing nutritional links to support the health and wellbeing of Ostomates
During the course of a recent nutritional consultation, I had a discussion with a client that highlighted the dietary difficulty that is often experienced by ostomates – making a choice between the best food for health and the best food for comfortable stomal output. Sometimes the choice can be very straightforward and little consideration is … continue reading
As the weather starts to turn cooler in the Southern Hemisphere and winter approaches, the chance of developing some sniffles or catching a cold or the ‘flu increases. As a nutritionist, my thoughts naturally turn to the nutrients that can help defend against infection and assist the body to stay healthy during this time. Vitamin … continue reading
In my role as a nutritionist for ostomates I am asked many questions, and recently I was asked a really good one regarding salt intake. The question was whether there are any long-term repercussions for ileostomates consuming a high salt diet in terms of heart health. The person asking the question was young with a … continue reading
